speed reading
noun [ U ] (also speed-reading) uk/ˈspiːd ˌriː.dɪŋ/ us/ˈspiːd ˌriː.dɪŋ/
速读
a way of reading and understanding written texts faster than normal, often using particular techniques (= methods) that can be learned
Speed reading is useful in research work, but it is only speed reading when the comprehension level is at least as good as that of a normal reader. 速读在研究工作中很有用,但只有当理解水平至少达到正常读者的水平时,才算是速读。
Serious journalism requires the speed-reading of major lengthy reports. 严肃的新闻工作需要快速阅读重要的长篇报道。
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- Does speed reading work, or is it just glorified skimming?
- The participants, ages 6 to 19, split into five age groups and competed in events including speed reading, word searches and reading comprehension.
- Ms Jones set the world record for "effective speed reading" in 2001 at 1,347.8 words per minute.
- Some students develop study skills such as speed reading, mind mapping, mnemonics and keywording, which also save time.
- One trouble with developing speed reading skills is that by the time you realize a book is boring you've already finished it.
- Jennifer Gosling was up against nine fellow classmates and teacher Anne Jones - who is the world champion at speed-reading.